Range Technician

Description:

Requirements:

Individual Occupational Requirements

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above)

In addition to the experience requirements described in the group coverage standard, seasonal experience may also be creditable. A season of experience is considered to be a period of no less than 3 months of continuous employment on a seasonal basis. Shorter periods may be combined to make a season, provided a total of at least 3 months' experience is shown. For any period where the work exceeded 3 months, the excess work is credited towards an additional season of experience. One season of experience is qualifying for GS-2; 2 seasons of experience qualify for GS-3; and 4 seasons of experience qualify for GS-4. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Work in the conservation, regulation, and use of public or Federally controlled lands for grazing.
• Range research activities.
• Work in the operation of a livestock ranch or in assisting in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range.
• Range or forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work.

  or

  Education and Training

  For GS-3: Successful completion of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.

  For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours in mathematics is credit-able.

  For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above For GS-4. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.
  
  In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirements above, you MUST also meet the following:
  GS-5: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include, conducting preliminary reconnaissance of range areas to select possible sites for re-seeding, fresh clearing, water spreading systems, etc. Serving as an instrument person in laying out contour furrows, determining the contour line and staking out the line. Performing maintenance work related to range improvements such as; construction of water systems, fencing, installing cattle guards, seeding, or noxious weed
  control; OR Successful completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major forestry, range management, agriculture or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.
  
  GS-6: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include, overseeing and performing maintenance work in connection with range improvements. Assisting in enforcement of range rules and regulations. Assisting in locating conservation and range improvement projects. Keeping cost account records with responsibility for construction supplies, materials and the maintenance of warehouses; OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.
  
  GS-7: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include, assisting in the management of public range resources of a district or other specified area. Assisting with range studies such as condition and trend, utilization, actual use, climatologist, and other studies for the purpose of allotment evaluation. Identifying range improvement projects, planning and supervising conservation and range improvement projects, or serving as a crew lead. Planning and conducting range inventories; OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position; OR A
  combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.
  
  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  
  You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  
  Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring running, walking, or bending; walking or climbing over rocky areas, through dense vegetation, and in mountainous terrain. The incumbent must be in good physical condition, be able to lift heavy objects, and perform strenuous physical activity for prolonged periods of time. The incumbent may be required to carry up to 45 pounds on his/her back over uneven terrain.
  
  Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent will carefully adhere to all safety policies and procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.